1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wakefield Neighborhood of Wakefield, MA (26 Rentals)

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219 Albion St, Unit 3
$1,800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026

219 Albion St, Unit 3

219 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880
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301 North St

WakefieldMA01880

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property at 184 Broadway St

184 Broadway St

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198 Albion St

WakefieldMA01880
property at 62 Foundry St

62 Foundry St

WakefieldMA01880
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62 Foundry St

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278 Water St
1 Bedroom Apartments

278 Water St

278 Water StWakefield, MA 01880

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642MAIN
1 Bedroom Apartments

642MAIN

642 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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5 Columbia Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5 Columbia Rd

5 Columbia RdWakefield, MA 01880
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62 Foundry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

62 Foundry St

62 Foundry StWakefield, MA 01880
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The Franklin
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franklin

100 Nahant StWakefield, MA 01880
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306 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 Main St

306 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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13 Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

13 Chestnut St

13 Chestnut StWakefield, MA 01880
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Brightview Wakefield
1 Bedroom Apartments

Brightview Wakefield

21 Crescent StWakefield, MA 01880
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391 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

391 Main St

391 Main StWakefield, MA 01880
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39-41 Richardson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

39-41 Richardson Ave

39-41 Richardson AveWakefield, MA 01880
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598 North
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598 North

598 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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301 North Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

301 North Ave

301 North AveWakefield, MA 01880
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198 Albion Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

198 Albion Flats

198 Albion StWakefield, MA 01880

Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The ElmsOne Bed865 Sq Ft$2,750
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom600 Sq Ft$2,100

Cheapest Available Downtown Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
27-37 Water St1 Bedroom$2,100
The ElmsOne Bed$2,750

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Downtown Wakefield, Wakefield, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Wakefield Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Wakefield Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Wakefield is $3,030.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Wakefield Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Wakefield is a 865 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at The Elms.

What is the average size for Downtown Wakefield 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Wakefield is currently 796 sq ft.

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